V70: Engine - 2009 V70 2.0D R Design

Projectal · Oct 30th, 2014, 22:38

Hi,

Apologies if this has been posted before or is in the wrong area but I have scoured the threads and can't find anything quite the same as the problem I have.

About 2 out of 3 times when I start my car upon depressing the clutch and pressing the start button, the car tries to turn over but will not start. I press the start/stop button and then try again maybe once or twice pressing stop when the engine won't start. On the 3rd or 4th attempt it starts no problem.

All the while the dashboard, radio, etc all function as expected.

I was told at service and MOT 18 months ago that the starter "was knocking a little bit" and that I should have it replaced. I thought this was unnecessary as the starter had never posed a problem prior to this and for 18 months still didn't! I have read about similar? problems, that could be fuel pump related? or clutch sensor cable related? Has anyone got any experience of similar issues and how they were resolved?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Boatie · Oct 30th, 2014, 23:00

Sounds remarkably like a k****ered starter motor to me, specifically worn brushes

tt82 · Oct 31st, 2014, 09:11

Check the 'Newsletter' thread! I recall seeing something about starting and how much the clutch needs to be depressed.

Projectal · Oct 31st, 2014, 16:05

Started without a hitch 1st thing this morning and when leaving work this afternoon!

I'm suspecting the same boatie, suppose I could give up and let my local dealer look at it, but not all that confident they are the most competent after their warning 18 months ago!

Thanks tt82 I'll have a look and see what I can find

Oct 30th, 2014, 22:38	#1
Projectal New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2017 14:13 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dundee	2009 V70 2.0D R Design Hi, Apologies if this has been posted before or is in the wrong area but I have scoured the threads and can't find anything quite the same as the problem I have. About 2 out of 3 times when I start my car upon depressing the clutch and pressing the start button, the car tries to turn over but will not start. I press the start/stop button and then try again maybe once or twice pressing stop when the engine won't start. On the 3rd or 4th attempt it starts no problem. All the while the dashboard, radio, etc all function as expected. I was told at service and MOT 18 months ago that the starter "was knocking a little bit" and that I should have it replaced. I thought this was unnecessary as the starter had never posed a problem prior to this and for 18 months still didn't! I have read about similar? problems, that could be fuel pump related? or clutch sensor cable related? Has anyone got any experience of similar issues and how they were resolved? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Oct 31st, 2014, 09:11	#3
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Check the 'Newsletter' thread! I recall seeing something about starting and how much the clutch needs to be depressed. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 30th, 2014, 23:00	#2
Boatie Master Member Last Online: Today 14:08 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	Sounds remarkably like a k****ered starter motor to me, specifically worn brushes

Oct 31st, 2014, 16:05	#4
Projectal New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2017 14:13 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dundee	Started without a hitch 1st thing this morning and when leaving work this afternoon! I'm suspecting the same boatie, suppose I could give up and let my local dealer look at it, but not all that confident they are the most competent after their warning 18 months ago! Thanks tt82 I'll have a look and see what I can find

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